Recent struggles continue for UK as Cats hit rock bottom in 88-66 loss at Florida
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky isn’t at its best right now and it showed Saturday night in Gainesville….
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Jamie Vaught: UK-Kansas series has featured some memorable encounters over the years
Kentucky and Kansas have battled numerous times over the years. But I only remember a couple of UK-KU matchups really…
After two straight losses, Calipari not ready to hit panic button, wants Cats to become empowered
By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune John Calipari hasn’t given up on his team or hit the panic button. Coming…
Keith Taylor: Kansas a must-win for UK in order to help secure top seed in NCAA tourney
Kentucky and Kansas. It doesn’t get any better in college basketball, especially in January. Traditionally the two powerhouses meet during…
Keith Taylor: Led by Hawkins, Cats use makeshift backcourt to overcome Gamecocks
Kentucky found a way to win without its point guard. The fifth-ranked Wildcats (17-2, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) kept its perfect…
Keith Taylor: Unbeaten in the SEC, Cats still striving for greatness following win over Auburn
John Calipari isn’t ready to sit back and relax. As bad as he wants to empower his team, Kentucky isn’t…
Already UK’s hardest worker, Calipari predicts Adebayo will ‘be that guy’ by end of the year
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune At the moment, Bam Adebayo is Kentucky’s hardest worker on the court. John Calipari…
Jamie Vaught: Despite uneven start to season, Gabriel working hard to be the best he can be
Wenyen Gabriel has been up and down this winter. And last Saturday night wasn’t that good of a night for…
Calipari wants Wildcats to regain focus, trust each other going into showdown with Arkansas
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The daily grind of “Camp Cal” is starting to get to Kentucky. At one…
Keith Taylor: UK puts together its best overall effort of year in surprisingly easy win over Texas A&M
Surprisingly, Texas A&M was no match for Kentucky. The sixth-ranked Wildcats rolled to a 100-58 victory over the Aggies Tuesday,…
Billy Reed: It looks like it will be business as usual, for Cats, Cards as the new year rings in
As the hue and cry over hoops momentarily gives way to the arrival over Christmas, my take on Louisville’s 73-70…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky not disciplined enough to beat rival Louisville in hostile environment
LOUISVILLE — Kentucky had a hard time making shots. That didn’t matter. Freshman sensation Malik Monk wasn’t on target. In…
Calipari says nothing will come easy for Cats in Top 10 matchup against Tar Heels
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The stage doesn’t get any bigger in December. Two of the winningest programs in…
Jamie Vaught: Following in some giant footsteps, Bam’s UK career off to a solid start
Post man Edrice “Bam” Adebayo certainly has big shoes to fill at Kentucky. He has to follow John Calipari’s superstar…
As fall academic semester comes to a close, Cats set sights on ‘Camp Cal’ during break
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari can’t wait until the fall semester ends on Wednesday. “I don’t have…
Calipari sees plenty of room for improvement following UK’s 96-73 win over Hofstra
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari wasn’t happy with his team’s performance in a 96-73 win…
UK standout Fox adjusts to arctic blast, plans to devote full attention to ‘Camp Cal’ during break
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune De’Aaron Fox got his first real taste of winter Friday. “It’s different,” the Kentucky…
Hawkins helps set tone for UK on defense in dominating win over Valparaiso
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari knows he can rely on Dominique Hawkins to come through when his…
UK moves past surprising loss to UCLA, faces tough bounce-back game against Valparaiso
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take John Calipari long to get over his team’s first loss of…
Keith Taylor: Setback to UCLA will serve as an early learning experience for Kentucky
John Calipari wanted to see how his team would respond against an even-matched foe and the result wasn’t exactly what…
Top-ranked Kentucky expecting a shootout against No. 11 Bruins in marquee showdown
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins hasn’t forgotten last year’s 87-77 loss to UCLA but doesn’t expect the…
Room for Improvement: Despite perfect record, top ranking, Cal’s Cats could be even better
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune Following a 115-69 victory over Arizona State, Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari left fans…